Senior American adults remember the 1950s as the “golden age” of America.

During that time period, anyone that wanted to work could find a job. Back in 1950, America was considered to be a “land of opportunity.” Millions of manufacturing businesses operated in most cities and towns. Their finished product was sold around the world. There was less crime, less divorce and miniscule personal debt. The rest of the world deeply admired the U.S.

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